Dates of important festivals and fasting associated with
Hinduism in September 2016 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used
in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian
Standard Time (IST).

September 1 - Pithori Amavas

September 1 – Amavasya - No moon day

September 1 - Pola in Maharashtra

September 2 - Bhadrapad month beings in calendars followed
in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

September 3 - Sam Shravani

September 4 – Hartalika Teej Vrat

September 4 – Swarna Gouri Vrat

September 5 - Ganesh Chaturthi - Ganeshotsav Begins

September 6 – Rishi Panchami

September 6 - Sam Panchami

September 7 – Muruga Sashti Fasting

September 8 - Bhanu Saptami - Mukabharan Saptami

September 9 - Gauri Puja in Maharashtra

September 9 - 16-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins in North
India

September 9 - Radha Ashtami - Mahananda Navami

September 13 - Ekadasi Fasting - Jaljhulani Ekadasi - Dol
Gyras

September 14 - Vaman Jayanti - Vaman Dwadasi

September 14 - Onam in Kerala

September 14 - Pradosh Fasting

September 15 – Ananta Chaturdasi Vrat

September 16 – Purnima – Full moon day

September 16 – Mahalaya Purnima Shradh

September 17 - Ashwin month begins in calendars followed in
North India